How to hire an iOS developer in Mumbai

On this page

  1. What kind of iOS developer do you need?
  2. Skills and tools to ask for
  3. What to put in the job description
  4. How to check real iOS work
  5. Office, hybrid and commute in Mumbai
  6. Common mistakes when hiring an iOS developer

Start here

What kind of iOS developer do you need?

An iOS developer builds the app that runs on iPhones and iPads. Decide which of these is closest to your need before you write anything.

  • New app

    Building the first version of an app from screens and a plan.

  • Existing app

    Fixing bugs and adding features to an app that is already live.

  • App Store releases

    Preparing builds, handling review and publishing updates.

  • Server connection

    Connecting the app to your APIs and showing the data well.

A developer with a few years of experience can work alone. A fresher needs a senior person to review the work. Decide which one you can support.

Skills

Skills and tools to ask for

Name what the person will use from week one. Use the same words candidates use on their resumes.

  • Swift

    The main language for iPhone apps.

  • SwiftUI and UIKit

    Building screens, lists and navigation. Ask for the one you use.

  • APIs

    Loading data from your server and handling slow or failed calls.

  • Testing

    Testing on real devices and writing basic automated tests.

Also useful, depending on your app:

  • Xcode, the standard tool for building iPhone apps.
  • Publishing to the App Store and handling review feedback.
  • Keeping the app smooth on older iPhones.
  • Using Git and working with a team.
  • Clean app structure that is easy to change later.

The job description

What to put in the job description

A clear description gets you the right people. Keep it short and include these points. More on this in how to write a job description.

  • The title and the area the office is in.
  • What the app does and who uses it.
  • Swift, and whether you use SwiftUI or UIKit.
  • Whether the app is new or already live on the App Store.
  • Minimum experience, and whether you will consider a fresher.
  • Working mode: office, hybrid, and the days in the office.
  • Your pay range, to be given honestly on the first call.
Title
iOS Developer
Location
Our office in [your area], Mumbai
Experience
2 to 4 years building iPhone apps. Please share links to apps you have shipped.
Skills
Swift, SwiftUI or UIKit, REST APIs, Xcode, Git, App Store releases, testing on real devices.
The work
Build new features for our live app, fix bugs, test on real iPhones and publish updates to the App Store.
Working mode
[Office or hybrid, and days]
Salary
[Your range], to be discussed on the call.
To apply
We will call you if your profile matches.

This is an example only. Replace the brackets with your own details, and delete any skill you do not need.

Check

How to check real iOS work

A resume can list every tool. Real work is easier to see. You do not need to be technical for these checks.

  • Ask for App Store links. Download the apps and use them for a few minutes.
  • Ask which part they built themselves, not the whole team.
  • Ask them to walk you through one past project: the problem, their choices and what they would change.
  • Ask how they test: on real devices, on which versions, and what they look for.
  • Ask about a time an update was rejected in review, and what they did.
  • If they have code on a public page, ask them to explain a small part of it.

A short practical task also works well. For example, a simple screen that loads a list from a sample API and shows it, with a loading state and an error message. Keep it to an hour or two and agree on it in advance.

Use our first-call questions to keep the first call short. See also how to check candidate experience.

Where

Office, hybrid and commute in Mumbai

If you want the developer in the office, commute decides who accepts and who stays. If you offer hybrid work, say it clearly and say which days you need them in.

Search the locality of your office first, then the next stations along the same line, for example Andheri, Goregaon, Malad and Borivali on the western side, or Thane, Mulund and Ghatkopar on the central side. For Navi Mumbai offices, try Vashi, Nerul and Kharghar. See hiring by Mumbai locality.

Search in plain words, for example “iOS developer in Andheri with Swift”. How to use the resume database.

Building for both phone types? See the guide for an Android developer.

Avoid these

Common mistakes when hiring an iOS developer

Mistake

Better

  • Mistake

    Asking for every skill

    A long list leaves you with almost nobody.

    Better

    Pick Swift, your screen framework and two or three key skills.

  • Mistake

    Hiring only on a resume

    Better

    Ask for App Store links and a walk-through of one project.

  • Mistake

    Not saying if the app is new or live

    Better

    State it. Building new and fixing old are different jobs.

  • Mistake

    Forgetting about devices

    Better

    Decide who provides a test iPhone and tell the candidate.

  • Mistake

    Ignoring the commute

    Better

    Search near the office, or be clear about hybrid days.

FAQ

Common questions

Should an iOS developer know Swift or Objective-C?

Ask for Swift. It is what new iPhone apps are written in. Some older apps still have Objective-C code, so mention it in the description if yours does.

SwiftUI or UIKit, which one should I ask for?

Ask for the one your app uses. Newer apps often use SwiftUI, and older apps often use UIKit. Many developers know both. If you are not sure, write that the person should be comfortable with both.

How do I check an iOS developer without a technical team?

Ask for App Store links, download the apps and use them. Then ask the person to walk you through one app they built and what they did themselves. A short practical task of an hour or two also helps.

Does the developer need their own iPhone?

Real testing happens on real devices, so ask how they test. Decide in advance whether the company gives a test iPhone, and tell the candidate.

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